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Norfolk Industries is really happy to report that Louise de Spon, a long-term volunteer of ours, has gained a paid contract with us on our Bank Worker system. Louise has over the years with us made great progress learning a range of tasks across our contract packing department and main factory which has enabled us to utilise her skills to cover for absences and holidays where required. We use our Bank Worker system to top up labour in busy periods but do try to ensure that regular hours can be offered. Zero hours contracts work really well in this situation as if Bank Workers don’t want to work, they don’t have to, it’s their choice.
It’s wonderful to be able to offer Louise this paid opportunity and in her first few weeks with us she has proven to be reliable and productive, meeting the needs of the business with a smile on her face!
Sharon Tooke, General Manager said ‘This is exactly what Norfolk Industries is all about. Offering people with disabilities the opportunity to experience a work environment, learn tasks at their own speed and with support move to paid employment where possible. Louise has grown so much since she started with us, in confidence, work skills and understanding the requirements of a business, particularly when you are a paid employee which is very different to being a volunteer. As a small business we are so lucky to have a really long-established team, this does mean that opportunities don’t arise often but when they do, we want to support disabled people to progress.’
Louise said – ‘I’m pleased to be working with my co-workers and feel like I am part of the team. The work makes me feel valued. I’ve enjoyed learning new things and improving my skills and hope to learn more things in the future.’
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